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The Florida Permit Test Questions People Miss Most

The Florida permit test questions people miss most, with the correct answer and the Florida handbook rule behind each one.

Alvaro Peña

Founder of GetMyPermit

8 November, 2026

6 min read

The Florida permit test questions people miss most cover which drivers are exempt from needing a Florida driver license, right-of-way at open intersections, the minimum age for a learner’s license, and what happens to a license from another state. Below are the 10 questions with the highest miss rates in GetMyPermit’s Florida answer data, after one question was excluded (see the end of the list), with the correct answer and the handbook rule for each.

The most-missed Florida permit test questions

Each entry shows how many answers missed the question, the correct answer, and the most-picked wrong answer. Handbook rules come from the Florida Driver License Handbook.

Which drivers are exempt from needing a Florida driver license? Missed by 68% of 985 answers. The correct answer is those driving only farm tractors or road machines temporarily on the highway. The handbook’s exemption list does not include rental car drivers or bus operators. The most-picked wrong answer was “any bicyclist,” chosen by 56% of all answers. Source: Reciprocity section of the Florida handbook.
Right-of-way at an open intersection. Missed by 66% of 152 answers. You must yield when a vehicle is already in the intersection, when entering or crossing a state highway from a secondary road, when entering a paved road from an unpaved road, and when turning left with oncoming traffic. The one that is not a yield situation is the reverse: a driver on a state highway does not have to yield to a car entering from a secondary road. The most-picked wrong answer was the left-turn option, chosen by 31% of all answers, even though the handbook does list it. Source: Driving Safety, Open Intersections, in the Florida handbook.
Minimum age for a Class E learner’s license. Missed by 58% of 129 answers. The answer is 15. The most-picked wrong answer was 16, chosen by 44% of all answers. Source: Requirements for Class E Learner’s & Driver License in the Florida handbook.
Licenses from another state under reciprocity. Missed by 56% of 234 answers. A license from another U.S. state or territory must be surrendered when the Florida driver license is issued. The most-picked wrong answer was “automatically canceled after 90 days,” chosen by 40% of all answers. Source: Reciprocity section of the Florida handbook.
Restriction code B. Missed by 55% of 137 answers. Code B means you must wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) at all times when driving. The same table lists other codes: G means daylight driving only, H means employment purposes only, and I-1 means business purposes only. The most-picked wrong answer was “business purposes only,” chosen by 28% of all answers. Source: Restriction Codes table in the Florida handbook.
A minor’s license when the signer rescinds responsibility. Missed by 43% of 140 answers. In Florida, if the person who signed a minor’s license application rescinds responsibility, the minor’s license is canceled. The most-picked wrong answer was “suspended for 30 days,” chosen by 26% of all answers. Source: Parental Consent for Minors in the Florida handbook.
Rear window that is non-transparent. Missed by 41% of 947 answers. If the rear window is covered or non-transparent, the vehicle must have side mirrors on both sides that give a rear view of at least 200 feet. The most-picked wrong answer was “darker window tint must be removed,” chosen by 31% of all answers. Source: Inspect Your Vehicle in the Florida handbook.
First step in escaping a submerged vehicle. Missed by 41% of 919 answers. Unbuckle your safety belt first. Rolling the window down comes second. The most-picked wrong answer was “roll down the window first,” chosen by 19% of all answers. Source: Submerged Vehicle in the Handling Emergencies section of the Florida handbook.
Bicyclists when no bike lane is available. Missed by 34% of 114 answers. If a bicyclist is slower than other traffic and no bike lane is available, the bicyclist must stay on the right-most side of the road. The most-picked wrong answer was “on the sidewalk only,” chosen by 32% of all answers. Source: Rules for Bicyclists in the Florida handbook.
What a Class E license allows you to drive. Missed by 30% of 160 answers. Class E covers non-commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 pounds. The most-picked wrong answer was “any vehicle with GVWR 26,001 pounds or more,” chosen by 22% of all answers. Source: Non-Commercial Driver Licenses in the Florida handbook.

Why one high-miss question is not on this list

A question about SB 766 bus wording (missed by 31% of 101 answers) would rank above the Class E question, but we left it out. The Florida handbook describes SB 766 as pending, not enacted, so we did not treat its wording as current Florida law. The list above is the top 10 after that exclusion.

How the Florida permit knowledge test works

Format: 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices, and traffic controls.
Passing score: 40 of 50 correct, which is 80%, according to the FLHSMV Class E knowledge exam page.
Time limit: Not confirmed. Some third-party sites list 60 minutes, but the official English page does not state a limit. Check with FLHSMV before test day.
Test languages: Unresolved. The official English page says Class E knowledge exams are available in English only. The official Spanish page lists Arabic, Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Russian and Spanish. Third-party sites list several languages, but they are not official. Ask FLHSMV which languages are offered before you plan around one.
Online testing: Applicants under 18 may take the knowledge exam online through third-party providers. Other applicants take it in person. See the Third Party Testing section of the Florida handbook.
Re-test fees: $10 for the written re-test and $20 for the driving skills re-test, per the Other Fees section of the Florida handbook.
Learner’s license fee: $48 for an original license and $48 for a renewal, per the Fees section of the Florida handbook. How long a Florida learner’s license is valid is not confirmed. Check with FLHSMV.

Practice the Florida questions before test day

Knowing the rule is different from picking the right answer under test pressure. Work through practice questions for Florida at the Florida practice test. Focus on the topics above first, especially right-of-way, reciprocity, and restriction codes, since those had some of the highest miss rates in our data.

Sources

Florida Learner's License Rules for Teens and Adults
Florida learner's license: minimum age 15, a 6-hour DETS course for new under-18 applicants, and minor night-driving limits. Check FLHSMV for adults.
Right of Way Rules: Who Goes First, Explained
Who goes first at four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections, left turns and roundabouts depends on your state. Here are the rules from each state handbook we reviewed.
Does the Permit Test Cost Money? Permit Fees by State
It depends on your state. Some states charge for the knowledge test and permit separately, some bundle them into one fee, and a few offer the test free at DMV offices.
Slippery When Wet Sign: Meaning and How to Drive
The slippery when wet sign (MUTCD code W8-5) is a yellow diamond warning that the road may be slippery when wet. Here is what it means and how state handbooks say to drive.
Two-Way Traffic Sign: What It Means
The two-way traffic road sign (W6-3) warns that a divided road or one-way street is ending and two-way traffic is ahead. Here is what it means and what to do.
Divided Highway Sign: Begins vs. Ends, Explained
The divided highway sign (W6-1) warns the road ahead is split by a median; the ends sign (W6-2) warns two-way traffic is ahead.

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